Patek owners & enablers thread - wrist pics - let's rejoice!

[cinch]

Very interesting Jorge and I share your thoughts, particularly the subdials. I actually prefer subdials to Windows and gives it the classic Patek style. The only issue I had with the 5146 was the size, 39mm felt a little too big for me and so I opted for the 3940 (I do have a 5396 as well as a modern back up).

[OpenYourEyes]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Oh boy where do I start....I will let u all my thoughts but if you gonna skip to the conclusion, this is it : "IMHO the best overall choice for any kind of AC in Patek is 5146G" ..........when I read statements like this on the forum and the person saying owns the watch, I just start thinking " sure you are gonna say that " but I assure you I am being as honest as I can.

Here is some rationale:
My 1st AC was the 5146G (grey slate dial), I don't think I appreciated and didn't know shit about watches (but I though I did ..Lol) , I still don't ...anyway my second AC was the 5960P. Then I needed the money and thought well, I can downgrade to a regular AC, but if I am gonna downgrade it will be a hot AC...and that's how I bought the 5205R black dial , hot watch ...down sides were : no dress down abilities, legibility, no PR, no lumen. Any how then after awhile I thought well the reasons I got rid off the 5960P were financial so let's get it back ....so I trade in the 5205R for the 5960P again (2nd 5960P) ...
All that shanigans just to come back to my original 5146g , why? .., I think is the best choice for this reasons: 1) Subdials on Patek is one of the strongest things on Patek DNA (is so Patek) and my previous rationale was : I like the Windows is more modern and easier to read , I can tell you that statement is half wrong : cuz yes is more modern but I can assure you that I can tell the day, date and month from a farther distance with my 5146g cream dial than my previous Windows versions and even my old no window version (5960p, 5205g,5146g grey dial ) 2) Monphase and power reserve complications combo in the same watch , I never used the chrono on the 5960P (lil hard to read) and hated the fact that didn't have a second hand for the time !! ( that bothers me but not a lot of people so that's more personal than a real reason ) 3) ability to dress down (therefore I use it way more) 4) Price: best bang for you buck on AC Patek (u get so much) : you feel like you got a deal ! 5) Lumen , night time I always can tell the time no matter the lighting conditions. 6) I felt that the 5960P is an expensive watch but it's not aging well in the sense of value retention so I thought if I am gonna have a watch that cost that much , I would rather have a Patek Chrono (the 5070, is the watch in my head now : currently struggling with that idea)
7) love the calatrava buckle that the 5146g comes with, true I could of buy it for my previous 5205R but I usually don't mess with changing the original idea of Patek design (Patek didn't went with the calatrava buckle on that one because they are giving you a more modern Patek, I think) 8) size I think 39mm is right on with Patek DNA, actually collectors can argue that is too big but f..., 39mm is as small as I am gonna go. And finally 9) cream/white dial is a more classic dial color on Patek than the grey slate dial (although is very nice, I bought once for a reason) of my original 5146g

Hope I didn't bored you

Cheers !


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Cheers jorge! Loved reading that.

[KarlS]

Good info. I think the 5205R would be difficult to read but I was hoping the windows are easier than the dials. I haven't worn mine yet but let's see!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Blue is better for sure


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Wow Jorge that blue strap is perfect! Very low key but luxurious. How a patek should be

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Wow Jorge that blue strap is perfect! Very low key but luxurious. How a patek should be

Thanks bro, it's amazing what a change of strap can do. I catch myself staring at my watch..lol, it really looks so much better

Cheers


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[benlee]

Very nice 5146G Jorge. Looks great on you.

But I still prefer my 5205R for better legibility. It's more old-age proof!

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by benlee

Very nice 5146G Jorge. Looks great on you.



But I still prefer my 5205R for better legibility. It's more old-age proof!

Thanks bro , but believe I had own both and I without a shadow of a doubt it's easier for me to read time , date, month and day on the 5146 than my previous window calendars (5960 and 5205)....I thought the same as you that's why I bought mine ...I think is because you actually have landmarks, don't know but it's way easier ...even the lumen on the hands help

But I also can say that your 5205R white dial looks stunning
Cheers


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[odeon]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Oh boy where do I start....I will let u all my thoughts but if you gonna skip to the conclusion, this is it : "IMHO the best overall choice for any kind of AC in Patek is 5146G" ..........when I read statements like this on the forum and the person saying owns the watch, I just start thinking " sure you are gonna say that " but I assure you I am being as honest as I can.

Here is some rationale:
My 1st AC was the 5146G (grey slate dial), I don't think I appreciated and didn't know shit about watches (but I though I did ..Lol) , I still don't ...anyway my second AC was the 5960P. Then I needed the money and thought well, I can downgrade to a regular AC, but if I am gonna downgrade it will be a hot AC...and that's how I bought the 5205R black dial , hot watch ...down sides were : no dress down abilities, legibility, no PR, no lumen. Any how then after awhile I thought well the reasons I got rid off the 5960P were financial so let's get it back ....so I trade in the 5205R for the 5960P again (2nd 5960P) ...
All that shanigans just to come back to my original 5146g , why? .., I think is the best choice for this reasons: 1) Subdials on Patek is one of the strongest things on Patek DNA (is so Patek) and my previous rationale was : I like the Windows is more modern and easier to read , I can tell you that statement is half wrong : cuz yes is more modern but I can assure you that I can tell the day, date and month from a farther distance with my 5146g cream dial than my previous Windows versions and even my old no window version (5960p, 5205g,5146g grey dial ) 2) Monphase and power reserve complications combo in the same watch , I never used the chrono on the 5960P (lil hard to read) and hated the fact that didn't have a second hand for the time !! ( that bothers me but not a lot of people so that's more personal than a real reason ) 3) ability to dress down (therefore I use it way more) 4) Price: best bang for you buck on AC Patek (u get so much) : you feel like you got a deal ! 5) Lumen , night time I always can tell the time no matter the lighting conditions. 6) I felt that the 5960P is an expensive watch but it's not aging well in the sense of value retention so I thought if I am gonna have a watch that cost that much , I would rather have a Patek Chrono (the 5070, is the watch in my head now : currently struggling with that idea)
7) love the calatrava buckle that the 5146g comes with, true I could of buy it for my previous 5205R but I usually don't mess with changing the original idea of Patek design (Patek didn't went with the calatrava buckle on that one because they are giving you a more modern Patek, I think) 8) size I think 39mm is right on with Patek DNA, actually collectors can argue that is too big but f..., 39mm is as small as I am gonna go. And finally 9) cream/white dial is a more classic dial color on Patek than the grey slate dial (although is very nice, I bought once for a reason) of my original 5146g

Hope I didn't bored you

Cheers !

Great story to read.
Could you tell me why you would not prefer to get a 5146 in rose to buying the white one?

[incontrol]

Mid day change!

[Dressed4succes]

My dads watch




For me im more into the chronos

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by incontrol

Mid day change!

So jealous

[KarlS]

It's Monday and it's first day at work

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Blue is better for sure


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In my totally biased opinion I think the 5146G is a fantastic watch and definately is one of the easiest to read. However, I think your picture shows the contrast on the dial - some days it looks ice white and others a dirty cream...perhaps they should just keep it that pure white and then leave the cream dial for the R and J.

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

It's Monday and it's first day at work

I had the same watch , I think its probably the hottest AC that Patek has; but on certain lighting conditions you can't even tell the time but the watch is so hot that who cares about the time, right ? , awesome watch and very dressy, great choice for your first day of work , specially for long sleeves and suite

Cheers !!


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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

In my totally biased opinion I think the 5146G is a fantastic watch and definately is one of the easiest to read. However, I think your picture shows the contrast on the dial - some days it looks ice white and others a dirty cream...perhaps they should just keep it that pure white and then leave the cream dial for the R and J.

Well white or cream don't know how much difference would make but it certainly makes the watch clean AF , cream dial is way more legible than slate grey ( I had that one also) ...and white metal better for dress the watch down than the R and J alternatives. I think you just pick the one that works best for your lifestyle because in all honesty each version has its own magic.

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[KarlS]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Well white or cream don't know how much difference would make but it certainly makes the watch clean AF , cream dial is way more legible than slate grey ( I had that one also) ...and white metal better for dress the watch down than the R and J alternatives. I think you just pick the one that works best for your lifestyle because in all honesty each version has its own magic.

Cheers !


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Yip I think I was just pointing out that in the photos both are the same watch under different lighting conditions. Yours looks whiter and mine looks more cream indoors. They should just do it as a white dial for the G. On the 5205R the legibility everyone complains about so I am braced for that and the absence of lume isnt ideal....but it is drop dead gorgeous

[TimeOnHand]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Thanks bro, it's amazing what a change of strap can do. I catch myself staring at my watch..lol, it really looks so much better

Cheers


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Great short review on the 5146G enjoyed it!
The 5146 is a keeper

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by KarlS

Yip I think I was just pointing out that in the photos both are the same watch under different lighting conditions. Yours looks whiter and mine looks more cream indoors. They should just do it as a white dial for the G. On the 5205R the legibility everyone complains about so I am braced for that and the absence of lume isnt ideal....but it is drop dead gorgeous

Oh yeah, lighting conditions will affect the look of watches for sure. Even the angle of the pic makes a difference. I remember taking pics for my 5205R black dial for TRF and it's such a hard dial to photograph. Lighting conditions will affect any watch, even the strap color can make dial pop better because the contrast. And yes legibility it's a problem for the 5205R black dial no doubt, but the way I wear mine, when I had it , didn't care much because I didn't use it as a daily. Plus is such a hot watch that it's easier to say who cares it looks awesome. So yeah I get your point, there are lightings that favor the watch and some that don't . Never thought about the possibility of the dial being white instead of cream, would be interesting to see it.

Cheers !


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[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by TimeOnHand

Great short review on the 5146G enjoyed it!

The 5146 is a keeper

Thanks bro , yes indeed it's a keeper


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[Dressed4succes]

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[KarlS]

and today is Tuesday...a much unloved reference (versus 5110) which I sold in June and immediately regretted the decision and then found one 2 weeks later at an AD with Dubai on the dial (versus Riyadh) which I preferred. Deal done!!

[KarlS]

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by KarlS

and today is Tuesday...a much unloved reference (versus 5110) which I sold in June and immediately regretted the decision and then found one 2 weeks later at an AD with Dubai on the dial (versus Riyadh) which I preferred. Deal done!!

Looks great!!

[conkers]

Three days after unsealing and I am still wearing it!

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by conkers

Three days after unsealing and I am still wearing it!

[lapince]

Originally Posted by conkers

Three days after unsealing and I am still wearing it!

Wasn't hooked at first but it's starting to get to me, after all the stones are discreet enough not being shiny and placed in the right positions, not like many iced watches out there :thumbs:

This one is clearly way too much for me, but your's is pretty nice in fact

[KarlS]

Originally Posted by lapince

Wasn't hooked at first but it's starting to get to me, after all the stones are discreet enough not being shiny and placed in the right positions, not like many iced watches out there :thumbs:

This one is clearly way too much for me, but your's is pretty nice in fact
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oh very understated

[brettpaul]

Originally Posted by JorgeCCW

Oh boy where do I start....I will let u all my thoughts but if you gonna skip to the conclusion, this is it : "IMHO the best overall choice for any kind of AC in Patek is 5146G" ..........when I read statements like this on the forum and the person saying owns the watch, I just start thinking " sure you are gonna say that " but I assure you I am being as honest as I can.

Here is some rationale:
My 1st AC was the 5146G (grey slate dial), I don't think I appreciated and didn't know shit about watches (but I though I did ..Lol) , I still don't ...anyway my second AC was the 5960P. Then I needed the money and thought well, I can downgrade to a regular AC, but if I am gonna downgrade it will be a hot AC...and that's how I bought the 5205R black dial , hot watch ...down sides were : no dress down abilities, legibility, no PR, no lumen. Any how then after awhile I thought well the reasons I got rid off the 5960P were financial so let's get it back ....so I trade in the 5205R for the 5960P again (2nd 5960P) ...
All that shanigans just to come back to my original 5146g , why? .., I think is the best choice for this reasons: 1) Subdials on Patek is one of the strongest things on Patek DNA (is so Patek) and my previous rationale was : I like the Windows is more modern and easier to read , I can tell you that statement is half wrong : cuz yes is more modern but I can assure you that I can tell the day, date and month from a farther distance with my 5146g cream dial than my previous Windows versions and even my old no window version (5960p, 5205g,5146g grey dial ) 2) Monphase and power reserve complications combo in the same watch , I never used the chrono on the 5960P (lil hard to read) and hated the fact that didn't have a second hand for the time !! ( that bothers me but not a lot of people so that's more personal than a real reason ) 3) ability to dress down (therefore I use it way more) 4) Price: best bang for you buck on AC Patek (u get so much) : you feel like you got a deal ! 5) Lumen , night time I always can tell the time no matter the lighting conditions. 6) I felt that the 5960P is an expensive watch but it's not aging well in the sense of value retention so I thought if I am gonna have a watch that cost that much , I would rather have a Patek Chrono (the 5070, is the watch in my head now : currently struggling with that idea)
7) love the calatrava buckle that the 5146g comes with, true I could of buy it for my previous 5205R but I usually don't mess with changing the original idea of Patek design (Patek didn't went with the calatrava buckle on that one because they are giving you a more modern Patek, I think) 8) size I think 39mm is right on with Patek DNA, actually collectors can argue that is too big but f..., 39mm is as small as I am gonna go. And finally 9) cream/white dial is a more classic dial color on Patek than the grey slate dial (although is very nice, I bought once for a reason) of my original 5146g

Hope I didn't bored you

Cheers !


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Great read Jorge - really appreciate that you've tried all of the AC models I've been interested in (saving me the money of doing so)!!!

I really want an PP AC and have settled on the 5146G (grey dial) to accompany my PP 5711 - the perfect, IMHO, PP duo. The story of your journey has been most helpful!

Thanks mate!!

[JorgeCCW]

Originally Posted by brettpaul

Great read Jorge - really appreciate that you've tried all of the AC models I've been interested in (saving me the money of doing so)!!!

I really want an PP AC and have settled on the 5146G (grey dial) to accompany my PP 5711 - the perfect, IMHO, PP duo. The story of your journey has been most helpful!

Thanks mate!!

I am glad I could help, the funny thing about when you give advise in anything in life is that sometimes even though they are telling you stuff based on experience you still have to live it to grasp it .... there are some lucky people that can take advantage of it; me I have to live it , Dam .... When I had my 5146G grey dial, the thoughts/statements I said where this: is too small right ? ; i got the cheapest AC "for my vanity I should get a more expensive AC" or looks kind of old with all those lil subdials.................VRS now : love the size because the small dial is so Patek; This is an amazing value, why do I want a pay more ; love the subdials......You see, is the same watch just different perspective.

To be honest after I sold it I never look back to that watch, but start thinking about it again when I went to a Patek event with Mike (goog53) and I stumbled with this guy that has Patek Minute Repeaters, Perpetual Chronos and so for; and I saw him wearing a 5146 or maybe it was a 5035 (can't remember), I was intrigued by it. And He said of all these watches (pointing to the complication watches) which one you think is the best buy? I knew it was a tricky question so I didn't answer, he said that one pointing at the 5146g. That night I went home, and thought maybe I am being a little snob about this watch, maybe I should take a second look. I guess I did

That combo that you pick its awesome : 5711 + 5146G.....My Patek combo currently is 5146G and 5712R, so not too different .... I think I will have this combo for some time, the only threat to break this combo is the 5070
but i am not ready to depart from 5712R yet;